Best advice from 26-year-old Kyla Zanardi on finding her passion and work (Elle Canada magazine, Jan. 2014, p. 62):

“Let go of what other people have envisioned for your career. This was a big one for me and definitely the hardest lesson. It’s easy to get pushed into directions that might not necessarily make the most sense for you. And despite people’s good intentions, you have to be accountable for your own life and decisions.”